FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH 119 WB-AIRPORT

Carrying STH 119 WB-AIRPORT over STH 38-HOWELL AVE

0.9M N JCT CTH ZZ, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: STH 119 WB-AIRPORT

The STH 119 WB-AIRPORT bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries STH 119 WB-AIRPORT over STH 38-HOWELL AVE. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 21,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STH 119 WB-AIRPORT compares

1,005
Bridges in Milwaukee · 32 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
21,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B40048400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STH 119 WB-AIRPORT is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare STH 119 WB-AIRPORT against other structures in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for STH 119 WB-AIRPORT?

STH 119 WB-AIRPORT in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH 119 WB-AIRPORT inspected?

STH 119 WB-AIRPORT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 119 WB-AIRPORT is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STH 119 WB-AIRPORT?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for STH 119 WB-AIRPORT.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH 119 WB-AIRPORT?

Ownership is not specified for STH 119 WB-AIRPORT in the NBI.

How old is STH 119 WB-AIRPORT and does age affect safety?

STH 119 WB-AIRPORT was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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